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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 384.66 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 384.66 and 203.60 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 384.66 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/384.66 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 384.66 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 78,316.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,316.78/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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